Alan Bean

Known for: Acting

Born: March 14, 1932 in Wheeler, Texas, USA - Died: May 25, 2018

Alan LaVern Bean (March 15, 1932 – May 26, 2018) was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut and painter. He was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3, and was the fourth person to walk on the Moon.